Media Independence and Democracy on the Eve of EU Enlargement

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Media Independence and Democracy on the Eve of EU Enlargement - Lessons Learned?

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Romanian Media Faces Increased Political Pressure
Daniela Tuchel
"With only one year to go before the elections in Romania, international organisations are becoming increasingly concerned about the country's poor press freedom record."

"Attempts to influence": Survey of perceptions of Albanian journalists
Roman Schmidt
"The following text examines the freedom of the press in Albania from the subjective perspective of journalists. It does not discuss individual cases, or provide statistics on violence against journalists, but it does reveal how journalists felt affected by different political actors and events during the turbulent phases from 1991 to 1998 by means of a statistically representative opinion poll."

Minority media in Slovakia: A Good Example?
Valerian Hrala
"By definition, minority media have as their target audience a relatively small group. The possibilities to compete on the open market for the means to ensure financial viability are therefore also reduced. In order to provide minorities with a voice in the media, external support may be necessary to compensate for the smaller audience. External support can compromise the independence of the media. Yet such support may be a "necessary evil."

The Media and the Consolidation of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
Svetlozar A. Andreev
"Media has been influential in determining the type of political regime during the period of transition to democracy in the countries of Central-Eastern Europe. Although it is hard to quantify the direct impact of media on political behaviour and decision-making processes, it is clear that media fills important gaps in social and political communication, serving as a powerful factor of consolidation of democracy."

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Media Independence and Democracy on the Eve of EU Enlargement - Lessons Learned?

Romanian Media Faces Increased Political Pressure

"Attempts to influence": Survey of perceptions of Albanian journalists

Minority media in Slovakia: A Good Example?

The Media and the Consolidation of Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe

Is civil society a cause or cure for corruption in Central and Eastern Europe?

Great Expectations - Can Civil Society Tackle Corruption in Central and Eastern Europe?

Civil society - a hope against corruption in Central and Eastern Europe

Behind Corruption: From NGOs to the Civil Society

Corruption and Civil Society in Romania: Striving for an Answer, or at Least a Clear Picture

Persons with Mental Disabilities: Invisible Citizens?

People with Intellectual Disabilities: from Invisible to Visible Citizens of the EU Accession Countries

Promoting inclusive employment: a Romanian experience

Ethnic Data: Between Racial Profiling and Equal Opportunities

Collecting Ethnic Data: An Old Dilemma, The New Challenges

Ethnic, Religious and Language Groups: Towards a Set of Rules for Data Collection and Statistical Analysis

The Erasure of Romani Women in Statistical Data: Limits of the Race-versus-Gender Approach

Ethnic Data: Some Lessons From Jewish Experience

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